Lay Subsidy Roll For The County Of Worcester, Circ. 1280 (Classic Reprint)

J. W. Willis Bund, John Amphlett

ISBN 10: 1527893707 / ISBN 13: 9781527893702

Published by Forgotten Books, 2018

About this Item

Print on Demand. This book presents a detailed insight into the intricacies of medieval English society through the examination of a lay subsidy roll. The roll, dating from 1276-1282, meticulously records the taxation payments made by members of all classes, from the peasantry to the aristocracy. By scrutinizing these records, the author illuminates the social, economic, and occupational landscape of Worcestershire during the late thirteenth century. The book explores various themes, including the relative wealth and landownership of different individuals and institutions, the distribution of the population across urban and rural areas, and the diversity of occupations pursued by the inhabitants of the county. Through careful analysis, the author pieces together a vivid tapestry of everyday life, revealing the challenges, aspirations, and interconnectedness of people from all walks of life. This book is a valuable resource for anyone seeking to understand the complexities of medieval society in England. It provides a unique window into the lives of ordinary people, offering insights into their economic circumstances, social status, and daily struggles. The book's meticulous research and vivid portrayal of the past make it an essential read for historians, genealogists, and anyone fascinated by the rich tapestry of human experience. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Lay Subsidy Roll For The County Of Worcester, Circ. 1280 (Classic Reprint)
• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication Date: 2018
• Language: Spanish
• ISBN 10: 1527893707
• ISBN 13: 9781527893702
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New
• Book Type: print-on-demand item
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Synopsis

Explore a medieval tax roll that reveals how communities in Worcester County looked in 1280 and who paid what. This nonfiction edition presents Lay Subsidy Roll for the County of Worcester, Circ. 1280, edited for the Worcestershire Historical Society. It offers a carefully curated window into late-13th‑century life, with editorial notes that help readers interpret mass entries, place names, and the roll’s structure.

The volume includes an introduction that helps anchor the date range to 1276–1295 and explains how the roll was compiled. An index lists places by their modern names, aiding identification of hundreds of localities across the county. A long index of names appears throughout, providing context for local households and communities referenced in the record. The edition also notes printing quirks and manuscript features that readers may encounter in the text.

• Grounded dating clues that frame the Roll’s period and significance


• Place-name index to connect medieval locations with today’s geography


• Extensive name-list coverage to illuminate who appears in the roll


• Editorial notes on transcription and formatting for clear reading

Ideal for readers of local and medieval history, genealogists tracing early Worcester families, and anyone curious about how medieval taxation reached households and towns.